Taoism

Taoism, also known as Daoism, is a major religion in East Asia, practiced by millions of people in China. The religion emphasizes compassion, moderation, and humility in opposition to Confucianism's system of social classes. It can be described as a polytheistic religion, a way of life, or ancestor worship. Taoism was also a religion that gave more rights to women, as it stated that men and women had their own places in society, represented by yin and yang, the symbol of the religion. 56.2% of Chinese are ancestor worshippers, with 22% literally practicing folk religion, while 33% of Taiwanese, while 11% in Singapore, 1.9% in Indonesia, and 1% in Malaysia adhered to the religion.